Their third album's already on shelves worldwide, but only now have The Vines announced their intention to return to playing live, following a series of poor shows and singer Craig Nichols' diagnosis with Asperger's.

Drummer Hamish Rosser spoke to The Drum Media, saying that the four-piece are planning a show in Sydney, and adding:

“If it works well and sounds good and everyone’s happy then we'll think about taking it overseas, but there’s no point in booking a four-month overseas tour right now if it will just kill us then."

Nichols, meanwhile, is said to be in a much better state of mind than he was while the band were touring persistently.